Buttermilk Coffee Cake Recipe Epicurious: How To

Last Updated on December 26, 2023

Today, we’re going to be taking a look at a buttermilk coffee cake recipe Epicurious style. Epicurious is a site that is home to a huge selection of baking and cooking recipes; one of their most popular being the buttermilk coffee cake. Buttermilk dessert recipes have become increasingly popular, as it makes the cake even lighter than usual, and offers a sweet tang.

Let’s take a look at how to make the perfect buttermilk coffee cake.

What is Buttermilk Coffee Cake?

Buttermilk coffee cake is exactly as it sounds, a cake that has been made using buttermilk in the recipe. It also usually has cinnamon streusel over the top, or in the center of the cake. It’s moist, has a slight tang, and is absolutely delicious.

Ingredients in Buttermilk Coffee Cake

The typical ingredients you’ll usually find in buttermilk coffee cake (it’s worth noting that all recipes will vary) are:

butter
sugar
eggs
vanilla extract
all purpose flour
salt
baking soda
baking powder
buttermilk

Nutritional Information in Buttermilk Coffee Cake

If you’re wondering what the nutritional value is when it comes to buttermilk coffee cake, an average slice contains the following:

Calories: 228
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Protein: 3g

Buttermilk Coffee Cake #1 Recipe Epicurious

We’ll be looking at two recipes today, but the first is a Buttermilk Coffee Cake from Epicurious. Let’s see how to make this delicious cake.

Ingredients

The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:

For the cake:

1 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of softened butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 cups of plain flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of buttermilk

For the topping:

1 cup of sugar
1 cup of chopped nuts
1/3 cup of brown sugar (packed)
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 cup of butter

Recipe

Now all you need to do is:

Step 1: Make the batter

Preheat your oven to 350F and flour and grease a cake pan. Grab a bowl and add the butter and sugar and mix until creamed. Once creamed, add the eggs and vanilla and mix until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Now alternatively add the flour mixture and the buttermilk into the the sugar mixture, ensuring it’s mixed well. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the topping

Add the nuts, sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon to a bowl. Cut in the butter. Mix well. Add half of this mixture to your prepared cake pan and pour the batter over the top. Now, sprinkle the rest of the topping over the top of the batter.

Step 3: Bake and enjoy

Bake in the center of your oven for around 25-30 minutes at 350F. Remove from oven and leave to cool before you serve. Enjoy!

Buttermilk Coffee Cake #2 Recipe

The next recipe we’re going to be looking at is from Wild Wild Whisk, and this is personally my go-to choice when it comes to making buttermilk coffee cake. This recipe also instructs on how to make the incredible cinnamon streusel too.

Ingredients

The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:

For the streusel:

1/2 cup of granulated sugar
1/2 cup of all purpose flour
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
2oz of unsalted butter

For the cake:

4oz of unsalted butter
2/3 cup of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 cup of buttermilk

Recipe

Now all you need to do is:

Step 1: Make the streusel

Grab a bowl and add the cinnamon, sugar and flour. Mix well. Cube the butter and cut using a fork until you get an almost sandy like texture. Keep in the fridge until you are ready to use.

Step 2: Prepare

Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly grease a cake pan with butter and set to one side.

Step 3: Make the batter

Grab a bowl and mix the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda and mix well. In a separate bowl, add the butter, sugar and vanilla extract. Cream until fluffy.

Now add the eggs to this mix and beat well. Alternatively add half of the flour mixture and then half of the buttermilk, ensuring you mix well before adding the next batch. Keep alternating betwee the two until you have a smooth batter.

Step 4: Bake

Pour half the batter into your cake pan and sprinkle half the streusel over the top. Add the rest off the batter and sprinkle the other half of the streusel on top. Now place in the center of your preheated oven for around 40 minutes. Leave to cool before serving.

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped you with a buttermilk coffee cake recipe from Epicurious. Buttermilk brings so much texture and flavor to a cake, so I would highly recommend trying one of these recipes if you’re looking for a tender and fluffy cake.

Do you know of any other buttermilk coffee cake recipes? Or know any tips and tricks when it comes to making the perfect coffee cake? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring.

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